Support Worker


Company:	Thera East Anglia
Salary:	£13.30 to £13.30 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dersingham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Dersingham – PE31

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time/Part Time

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Reference: 093174

Additional Information:

Full UK driving licence is essential

The ability to understand individual communication preferences and adapt communication styles accordingly is essential.

Willing and able to work as part of a 24/7 rota, including: Early shifts, Late shifts, Weekends, Bank holidays & Sleep-in shifts

Kind, caring, good team player with a great sense of humour

Must be confident with IT and have access to a suitable device for completing digital timesheets and e-learning

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

We are recruiting Support Worker to support four people living together in the Dersingham area. The individuals lead active lives, enjoying community activities such as outings, theatre trips, holidays and day‑to‑day social events, and you’ll support them with daily living skills including cooking, shopping, housework and personal care.

You’ll join a highly experienced and supportive team, with hands‑on managers who are actively involved in the service. The role is rewarding and varied, and while experience is welcome, the most important qualities are a genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, a calm and confident approach, and a positive sense of humour.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Thera Trust is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided

Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter, with a high level of motivation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional

Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems

Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours for work life balance

Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)

28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)

Employee support line to support you and your family

Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Refer a friend and earn up to £300

Cycle to Work Scheme

Well-being initiatives

Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan

An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

Access to Early Pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers)

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Trust. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email newtalent@thera.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

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